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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.33 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.33 and 73.41 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.33 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.33 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.33 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 25,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055.48/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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